![75F66563-1D5A-4BDA-941C-8DD34DE667DC.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/crosheille/23y94BKRCmZzw5orFPEPPzpeitt8TNdQYi2aiYqVq5wr7AN9jcuVzi17RBEvYDiFFzGQU.png) Hearing this word can bring on an uneasy feeling of impatient eagerness. It can bring about negative and unpleasant thoughts as one wrestles with the will to be still. *Wait*… In a want now society who has the strength to halt their desires and await results? Who can possibly cease their going’s to hang around and wait out time? *Wait*… When there’s excitement for an anticipated response or a hopeful outcome it can be difficult to hold back and stay calm. Disappointment stirs up when one is ushered to hold on and sit tight. *Wait*… There’s so much to do and see and places to go, so many plans to come to pass, there’s no time to wait…or is there?
Is waiting such a bad thing? ![CF0614A8-792B-4854-9514-93B4E824BA70.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/crosheille/23uQvZwhaFyzdSvVHyTHEFprx1cQ6bBi1SgLvVKXDj9TqTgDNWPGGNGkYqD8zxNhRhSd8.jpeg) As I look at the bloomed flower I realize that it wouldn’t be as beautiful if it would have rushed it’s time. There are so many factors that determine if a flower will reach its full bloom. If it hadn’t waited for the right temperature and weather or the correct amount of sunlight it might have not blossomed so beautifully. The flower knew it had to wait for the right time to commence flowering. It knew that if it held out and resisted temptation of early blossoming it’s beauty would reign for all to admire. It would be able to serve it’s important purpose in nature and cultivate its health benefits. It just had to continue going through it’s process. It had to complete each stage of growth for it to reach its full potential. *Wait*… ![57427B98-55F5-4008-95C0-15C91A9F3F56.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/crosheille/23x1DPUUwX2aHbZGRwPGHCYsg6wgyv1LfBp2gc1i1wmTHzTauq6fWGNRru86EupLUp9GC.jpeg) Don’t feel sorry for the bud that hasn’t bloomed, in due time it too will get to share it’s beauty and power with the world. It already knows its special and soon will shine with the rest. *Wait*… Just *wait*. I’ve learned that in waiting I become stronger. My faith, hope and trust in the Lord grow stronger. When I have to endure those moments of delay or postponements it’s all part of a process. I have grown tremendously due to working on my patience. Sometimes when we think it should be *right now* the best things for us comes *later*. My husband can surely testify to this as he waited many years for me and never gave up hope on us. We both had some growing and maturing to do before we united together. Some of the things I thought I needed at a certain moment I found out later on were never meant for me. If I hadn’t waited I could have been in some bad situations. ![BE55281C-CAA4-4DCD-BA47-BF793E937465.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/crosheille/242hHh2ygPwV9BaFK3882q2Adzznnsb8BWVtSHcAKaEgG8RmFARauYVgCLcxn5ddVd5Wo.jpeg) There are times when I thought I was ready, where I could handle it all but once again it wasn’t so. I needed to go through the stages of growth in order to manage the pressure under certain circumstances. I had to finish blossoming in order to fully bloom. Waiting, being fully aware of a situation, gathering facts and discerning, taking the time to analyze…these are the things that will save us unnecessary trouble. *Wait*… Don’t be too discouraged when things are at a stand still and you must wait things out. You never know but this could be a blessing in disguise helping to prevent a negative outcome. Allow yourself time and room to go through your process. What you may not be ready for today you may be ready for later on in life. We all bloom at different times and in different ways, its what makes us unique.
Where will life’s journey take you? Just wait and see! ![4FABEE2A-3DFD-46E6-9FCB-8FD43F4A2386.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/crosheille/23uFc4vazDprAYBZuzj4Pma4fwVxDH8T8GD3RwTejivwQu16W9f5TpAPAfd8fuR1GcnZw.jpeg)
*All photos are my own and were taken with our Cannon EOS Rebel T6.*
**I am so grateful for this beautiful tree that is currently blossoming in our neighborhood. I do not know what kind of tree it is but the flowers smell lovely and makes our neighborhood even more attractive. My family and I took a walk earlier this week taking advantage of the nice weather. It was the perfect time to take some snapshots of the tree.** **It was in those moments of taking and editing these photos that my thoughts of growth and waiting came about. Most times instead of me looking for a post to write it finds me to write it. I feel a great responsibility with the thoughts and ideas that come to me and I must present them here in a way that could possibly encourage someone else.** **This may sound crazy but lately a lot of my growing comes from when I write. I learn a lot about myself and others through what I publish. Hive is like an open journal for me and writing out my thoughts and feelings teach me new things I may not have realized about myself and my life. It’s true when they say *writing is good for the soul*.**
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